Depression (Sara1969)

[Sara1969]

Hi, new to this lark. Type 2 diabetic for almost 10 years. Blood sugar control not fantastic. Was "ambushed" by the health centre last week, as I'd needed blood tests for another condition. When I went back in to see the gp for a follow up, she looked like she'd been electrocuted when I told her what was going on in my life and how I felt. I feel as though my nerve endings have been cauterised, I don't seem to react properly to anything anymore and I procrastinate to the point of insanity. My gp ended up sending me to the hospital because she feared I was having a heart attack. I turned down the ambulance, walked home, told my family then caught the bus, without a phone or wallet. I like to feel I'm quite rationale and "together", but I'm obviously not. I have to go back for more check ups in the New Year, as I've really put the wind up the medical centre, plus my immediate family.

 

[Robin]

Hello, @Sara1969 and welcome to the forum. I’m glad your GP seems to be on the ball and is following you up. I would encourage you to start a new thread in the Newbies section of this forum, because more people will see your post and be able to welcome you, and answer any questions. There is a wealth of experience on here in just about anything! Or our lovely admin, @Northerner may be able to move this to a more prominent position for you.

 

[Northerner]

Hi, new to this lark. Type 2 diabetic for almost 10 years. Blood sugar control not fantastic. Was "ambushed" by the health centre last week, as I'd needed blood tests for another condition. When I went back in to see the gp for a follow up, she looked like she'd been electrocuted when I told her what was going on in my life and how I felt. I feel as though my nerve endings have been cauterised, I don't seem to react properly to anything anymore and I procrastinate to the point of insanity. My gp ended up sending me to the hospital because she feared I was having a heart attack. I turned down the ambulance, walked home, told my family then caught the bus, without a phone or wallet. I like to feel I'm quite rationale and "together", but I'm obviously not. I have to go back for more check ups in the New Year, as I've really put the wind up the medical centre, plus my immediate family.

Hi Sara1969, welcome to the forum 🙂 I've moved your post to a new thread so that it doesn't get overlooked 🙂

I'm very sorry to hear that you are experiencing these problems, but it's good to hear that you are receiving help. If your blood sugar levels aren't great this can affect your mood, so even if it is not a direct cause of how you are feeling it may be making things more difficult to deal with. Are you on any medication for your diabetes? Have you been feeling this way for long? Perhaps we can help you to get better control, many of us have struggled from time to time, so people may be able to suggest strategies to help deal with things. If you'd like to talk to someone then I'd suggest contacting the Diabetes UK Helpline service, details here:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/helpline

Please let us know if we can help in any way, or if there are any questions or concerns you'd like the answers to. As Robin says, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience here, so the chances are good that someone will be able to provide answers 🙂